Job Description

Lockridge Early Learning Centre is a welcoming service located in the heart of the Lockridge community. With a strong focus on nature and play-based learning, the centre offers a warm, family-friendly environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Director to lead our 60-place service.

You will be the Nominated Supervisor for the service and your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service
• While our Compliance Team maintains oversight of legislative changes and sets policies & procedures, you will ensure the effective implementation and integration into everyday practice
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of educators
• Oversee engaging and inclusive programs that reflect children’s interests and needs
• Building strong, positive relationships with families and the local community
• Take ownership of enrolment growth and service visibility
• Manage the enrolment process and debt management
• Managing rosters, budgets, resources, and service sustainability
• Driving continuous improvement through reflection, assessment, and quality initiatives.

What You Need

• Minimum level of Diploma Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
• Experience in a leadership role within early childhood sector
• Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, and sector regulations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Budget and staff management experience
• Willingness to try new ideas and lead change

Role Conditions

• Australian Residency or unrestricted work visa
• Current Working with Children Card (or willingness to obtain)

As part of our commitment to child safety, all successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the last three (3) months. This must be submitted prior to commencing employment.

Why Join Us?

Child Australia is a leading early childhood education organisation operating across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We proudly partner with children, families, educators, and communities to deliver high-quality early learning and care during the most critical years of a
child’s life.

As a recognised authority in the early childhood sector, we are committed to capacity building through professional development, sector resources, coaching, and innovation. Joining Child Australia means joining a values-driven organisation dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and positive impact.

Our benefits include

• Recognition through our Aspire Reward & Recognition Program

• Employee Assistance Program with access to psychological services, leadership coaching, exercise physiology, nutrition and financial counselling

• Discounted childcare fees across our services

• Ongoing professional development opportunities and chance to attend interstate conferences.

Child Australia is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.